"snooker" ball for Hammer

[pianolover 88]

I've been using a round wooden ball on the end of my hammers for over a year 
now and would NEVER go back to a traditional handle. Today I paid a visit to 
a local Billiard supply shop and bought 3 used "Snooker" type billiard 
balls, and plan to have them bored tomorrow at a machine shop to replace the 
wood balls. I was initially going to use a standard size billiard ball, but 
it was just a tad to large, so the Snooker turned out to be PERFECT at 2 
1/8th" diameter. The guy at the machine shop will use a lathe instead of a 
standard drill press, and I know the little added weight will feel good in 
my hand, without it being too heavy. So in case any of you were thinking of 
adding a ball to the end of your hammer, you might consider this idea.

Cheers,

Terry Peterson
Precision Piano Service
Torrance, CA

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